Easy Striped Knit Scarf Pattern
Whether heading out to the quidditch pitch, football stadium, or simply trudging to the library on a brisk day, this classic striped scarf is the perfect accessory.
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Design Inspiration: House Colors Scarves (HP)
What better way to show off your wizard school spirit or your team pride than in a classic ribbed knit scarf? I designed this originally to be a companion to the Wizard School Spirit Beanie, but it can certainly be customized to any color scheme – so if you aren’t into wizards and witches, you can still rock one of these, no problem. They are also insanely gift-able, as they suit just about anyone, regardless of age, etc.
I love a classic design, so I went with a basic ribbing pattern and a few color changes for stripes. This pattern works up quickly and is totally beginner-friendly. What really makes it stand out is choosing a lovely yarn and color scheme.
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The Yarn
The Wizard School Spirit Scarf is made with worsted-weight (aka #4 or medium weight) yarn. I used two colors of Lion Brand Heartland yarn. What I love about this yarn is that it is suuuuuuper soft and squishy, and it comes in such gorgeous colors.
The pictured scarf is in my house colors (from the books – blue and bronze). I used Lake Clark and Mammoth Cave (2 Above). For the other houses, I’d recommend using: Redwood and Yellowstone (1), Yellowstone and Black Canyon (4), and Kings Canyon and Mount Rainer (3).
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The Pattern
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Materials:
- Lion Brand Heartland Yarn in Main Color (A) and Contrast Color (B)
- Size 11 Knitting Needles
- Yarn Needle
Abbreviations:
- R – Row
- K – Knit
- P – Purl
- RS – Right Side
- WS – Wrong Side
Gauge:
Gauge isn’t important for this project, but mine was: Approximately 16 stitches and 12 rows = 4″ in stockinette stitch
Finished Size:
Approximately 4″ wide x 76″ long
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Instructions:
Cast on 26 stitches.
R1 (Right Side): K2 (P2, K2) across.
R2 (Wrong Side): P2 (K2, P2) across.
Repeat Rows 1-2 until the piece measures approximately 8″ from the beginning, ending with a WS Row.
Stripe Rows
*Switch to color B*
Work R1 and R2 once each with Color B.
*Switch to color A*
Work R1 and R1 once each with Color A.
*Switch to color B*
Work R1 and R2 once each with Color B.
*Switch to color A*
Repeat this pattern of working 8″ with Color A and then adding the stripe rows as above. Continue in this pattern until the piece measures approximately 6.5 feet from the beginning (or desired length), ending with a 8-inch section of A.
Finishing
Bind off in ribbing.
Weave in all loose ends using the yarn needle.
That’s it! You have yourself a lovely Knit Wizard School Spirit Scarf! Now go ahead and make one in each house (or team) color.
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